Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) conducts basic and translational research into the epigenetic, genetic and molecular origins of cancer, Parkinson’s, and other diseases. Although VARI is involved in clinical trials, please note that VARI does not treat patients and clinical trials for patients are not conducted at VARI. VARI also does not give medical advice. Patients looking for information or clinical trials may want to consider the following resources:

clinicaltrials.govRun by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), ClinicalTrials.gov is a searchable site with information on clinical trials in all 50 states and countries around the world.

National Cancer InstituteNational Cancer Institute (NCI), a part of NIH, is the U.S. government’s main agency for cancer research. Their website provides general information on cancer, research, grants and training opportunities.

Coalition of Cancer Cooperative GroupsIn addition to a searchable database for cancer clinical trials, the Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups also provides resources for people considering enrolling in trials.

ABOUT VAI

Established by Jay and Betty Van Andel in 1996, Van Andel Institute is committed to improving the health and changing the lives of current and future generations, through biomedical research and science education.